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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from North West Leicestershire

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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from North West Leicestershire

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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from North West Leicestershire

02:19

39.1km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.15 km for 578 m

Customers only

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.9 km

The Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Blue Route. There’s lots of helpful information on the board, take a quick photo of this just in case you need it.
Watch out for the squirrels!

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17.9 km

Shell Book Trail – Blue MTB Route

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Bumps, berms, forests! Great stuff for beginners and those who want to fly around and have fun!

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19.3 km

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

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Tall trees with wide flowing berms - a total joy!

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19.8 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

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20.1 km

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

21.4 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Forest

22.4 km

Shell Brook Trail

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A magical place to visit if you have a MTB! Flowy trails and cute wildlife

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24.5 km

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Hicks Lodge - mountain bike hire, cafe, toilets, playground, trails… it’s got it all!

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39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.4 km

4.57 km

351 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

12.7 km

10.4 km

1.34 km

719 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

16°C

64 %

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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from North West Leicestershire

The Shell Brook Trail

Shell Book Trail – Blue MTB Route

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Shell Brook Trail

Shell Brook Trail

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

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